Volkswagen is Top for Trades at the Business Van of the Year
Awards

LONDON--Jan. 17, 2014: Volkswagen swept the boards at the inaugural Business Van of the
Year Awards, run by Business Vans and supported by MAGMA Automotive,
announced today (16 January, 2014).

“Congratulations to Volkswagen and its Transporter for winning the
inaugural Business Van of the Year Award.”

The awards, aimed at trades, highlighted the best vans across the
spectrum of small business van operations.

The Volkswagen Transporter was named 'Business Van of the Year' and
'Best Large Trades Van', while the Volkswagen Crafter carried off the title
of 'Best Heavy Van'.

Editorial director Ralph Morton commented: “Congratulations to
Volkswagen and its Transporter for winning the inaugural Business Van of
the Year Award.

“The Transporter is the ideal all-rounder for the trades, offering
quality, value and reliability in equal measure – exactly what any
small business running a van requires. Added to which is the back up of VW
Van Centres, making the Transporter the complete package.”

In addition, Volkswagen won a further three titles as the manufacturer
demonstrated its understanding of small business commercial vehicle
requirements.

Volkswagen’s servicing plan won 'Best Servicing Package for Van
Owners' and the Amarok pick-up won both the 'Best Double Cab' and 'Best
Utility Vehicle' titles.

Ford won 'Best Crew Van' with the Transit Custom Cab-in-Van, Citroen was
awarded 'Best City Van' for the Nemo, Vauxhall won 'Best Local Delivery
Van' with the Corsavan, while 'Best Builders' Truck' was the Fuso
Canter.

Mercedes-Benz, meanwhile, won 'Best Finance Package for Van Owners'.

“With van sales demonstrating a welcome resurgence fuelled by a
recovering economy, it’s vital that trades choose the right van for
their job. These awards do just that,” added Morton.

Over 200,000 unique visitors, searching for van news and advice, come to
Business Vans each year.